Rome sets the scene for the beginning of our tour with an opportunity to take in all of the history it offers.  Departing Rome we head for the mountains of Gran Sasso National Park and Abruzzo.  Our first few days will be spent discovering Puglia, a region that has been gaining popularity but is still not overrun with maddening crowds.  Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, Alberobello and the ancient city of Matera are all on the list.

We will leave our visit to the Amalfi Coast until towards the end of the tour so that you are better prepared for the crazy roads and traffic conditions that will bombard your senses.  The views along the coast are stunning but you must be ready for scooters, cars, busses and pedestrians all ready to take your patch of road!

The route we will ride includes many invariably twisty tarmac roads but we will also explore some ancient villages and roads.  Matera is famous for being the oldest constantly inhabited city in the world.  We will also ride part of Via Appia (Appian Way), the ancient Roman road that strategic in the strength of the Roman Empire.

For an Australian travelling to Europe and riding the Southern Italy region it is simply mind blowing.  The scenery is stunningly beautiful.  The roads are incredibly twisty and fun to ride.  The food is drool worthy amazing, and the company, well of course it is the best!

Our return back to Rome will mark the end of our superb tour with a farewell dinner. The photos and memories you will capture will stay with you for a lifetime.

To reel off some of the highlights we will experience as part of the ride:

• Rome
• Tivoli and the gardens of Villa d’ Este
• Gran Sasso National Park and it’s glorious roads and views
• Abruzzo region
• Polignano a Mare
• Monopoli
• Ostuni
• Alberobello
• Matera
• Amalfi Coast
• Positano
• A boat cruise on the Amalfi coast
• Perhaps visit the ruins of ancient Pompeii

Maybe you’ve heard of some of these sights? And rightly so! If not, look them up and you will be salivating at the amazing views and intrigued by the history.

As we are travelling through alpine passes and coastal roads, the riding will be challenging in places with many twisty roads, impossibly tight hairpins and some exhilarating traffic situations!  This is not a ride for the inexperienced rider. Although we will be riding on sealed roads, we can guarantee you it will still be an adventure!

This is a small group ride and pillions are most welcome. Depending on the group size we may also have a support vehicle following us which can carry passengers and our overnight clothes.

The key to enjoying this trip is to soak up and enjoy the European way of life, go with the flow, enjoy your surroundings and the fabulous friends you’ll make along the way!

All arrangements on tour including motorcycle hire will be organised by us.  All you have to do is book your flights to arrive into Rome by the nominated date and let Maschine take care of the rest!

*If riders choose Shared accommodation package it is dependant on an even number of riders choosing this option. Riders may need to upgrade to Single if no other riders choose Shared. The beds in European shared rooms are typically single beds, sometimes in tight quarters so it is best you are very friendly with your chosen partner!

To secure your place simply confirm your intentions with a $2,000 AUD deposit. We will invoice the remaining balance for your tour in Euro with the option of multiple payment instalments during 2024 and 2025. These instalment payments will be via invoice paid in Euro currency (initial deposit paid in AUD).

Package Options:

• Single Accommodation & bike rental - €10,700 EUR (1 x person, 1 x motorcycle, single room)
• Couples Accommodation & bike rental - €15,900 (2 x people, 1 x motorcycle, shared room)
• Shared Accommodation & bike rental - €9,300 (1 x person, 1 x motorcycle, shared room) Limited places, CALL US!

Inclusions:

• Motorcycle rental - Choose from Ducati or BMW adventure touring models
• 10 nights of luxury accommodation
• Tour Guides x 2
• Some toll fees
• Transfers to bike rental depot from base hotel
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Support vehicle to carry luggage
• City taxes for accommodation

Exclusions:

• Train, ferry and taxi fares
• Any meals/alcohol not specified in tour package
• Extra activities outside of the tour
• Fuel, some road tolls, parking fees, fines
• Flights & travel insurance
• Visas (if required). Please check your individual circumstances

Complementaries:

• GPS route file
• Luggage carried for you
• Tour T-Shirt
• Carefully curated route and accommodation

Highlights

• Ancient and engaging Rome is our start and finish location
• Soak up the sun on the stunning Amalfi Coast with it's crazy roads and gorgeous scenery
• Explore Southern Italy's Puglia region with its whitewashed villages and coastal beauty
• Wonder at beautiful Alberobello and its unique conical Trulli stone houses
• Spend a night in Matera, the worlds oldest constantly inhabited city, made more famous by James Bond
• Accommodation will be a mix of quality hotels agriturismo's and masseria's
• Explore some of the mountainous backroads in Italy's southern interior